William Moroni Gibson

Birth Date
On 1847 April 13
Death Date
On 1869 March 8
Gender
Male

He emigrated to the United States with his mother and sister. On the ship record he is listed as Richard Gibson. His mother changed his name to William Moroni when he was baptized shortly before they set sail. However, he is listed as Robert on the ship's register.

His mother died in Illinois in 1860. Shortly thereafter, his aunt, Mary Ann Gibson Perkes, became his and his sister's guardian. The Perpetual Emigrating Fund Ledger shows him and his sister bonded to James and Mary Perkes. 

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1847 April 13

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Occurred On 1847 April 13
Birth

Joined Henry W. Miller Company

1862 August 5 – October 18 (Age 15)

Start Date Details

Started Between 1862 August 5 – 8
Joined When Organization was Formed

End Date Details

Ended Between 1862 October 17 – 18
Organization was Ended

Died

1869 March 8 (Age 21)

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Occurred On 1869 March 8
Died

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